Focused Ultrasound Foundation

Join us on Tuesday, June 9, from 11 am to 12 pm Eastern for a fascinating look at the history and evolution of focused ultrasound therapy with Gail ter Haar, DSc, and David Cranston, DPhil, FRCS. This webinar will explore the early rationale for developing noninvasive therapeutic ultrasound, the first bioeffects and therapeutic indications explored, ...

Targeted drug delivery to the brain has long been hindered by the blood-brain barrier, a protective layer that prevents many therapeutic agents from reaching their intended targets. For patients with serious neurological disorders, this challenge can significantly reduce access to potentially effective treatments and limit therapeutic outcomes.  In this episode of Curing with Sound, we ...

Essential tremor is a progressive neurological condition that causes involuntary shaking, often significantly impairing everyday tasks. For many, the loss of fine motor control means giving up lifelong passions and careers. Even simple actions, like buttoning a shirt, eating, or writing, can become overwhelming, leading to frustration, embarrassment, and a diminished quality of life.  In ...

Researchers are using focused ultrasound to develop innovative treatments for serious and cancerous conditions of the brain, heart, bones, and more.

The Foundation recently welcomed Amy Laufer, Delegate for Virginia’s 55th District.

The first participants have been enrolled in a pivotal clinical trial for the treatment of chronic pain.

The Academy organized 16 societies across the medical imaging community for a day of education and advocacy on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

Charlottesville, VA, and Chicago, IL — April 28, 2026 — The Focused Ultrasound Foundation and CURE Epilepsy have announced the co-funding of an innovative CURE Epilepsy Catalyst Award research grant that may pave the way for better control of debilitating seizures in children. The project aims to develop a noninvasive treatment for a severe form ...

The Foundation will host a landmark event, “Celebrating Focused Ultrasound: The Future is Now,” November 11-13, 2026, in McLean, Virginia. What began as a bold vision – to harness this revolutionary, noninvasive technology to transform the lives of millions of patients – is now a reality. The field of focused ultrasound has advanced from research and ...